Bulalacao, Province of Oriental Mindoro
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA |
| Province | Oriental Mindoro |
| Barangay count | 15 |
| Postal code | 5214 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Tablas Strait |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindoro |
| Area (2007) | 321.86 km2 (124.27 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | 39,107 |
| Density (2015) | 122 / km2 (315 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 20' North, 121° 21' East (12.3254, 121.3435) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.8 meters (51.8 feet) |
Bulalacao, formerly known as San Pedro, is a coastal municipality in the province of Oriental Mindoro.
The municipality has a land area of 321.86 square kilometers or 124.27 square miles which constitutes 7.59% of Oriental Mindoro's total area. Its population as determined by the 2015 Census was 39,107. This represented 4.63% of the total population of Oriental Mindoro province, or 1.32% of the overall population of the MIMAROPA region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 122 inhabitants per square kilometer or 315 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Bulalacao has 15 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2015) | Population (2015) | Population (2010) | Change (2010‑2015) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2010‑2015) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagong Sikat | 2.12% | 830 | 745 | 11.41% | 2.08% |
| Balatasan | 5.54% | 2,167 | 1,979 | 9.50% | 1.74% |
| Benli | 11.58% | 4,527 | 4,025 | 12.47% | 2.26% |
| Cabugao | 2.54% | 995 | 1,046 | -4.88% | -0.95% |
| Cambunang | 6.13% | 2,399 | 2,245 | 6.86% | 1.27% |
| Campaasan | 8.05% | 3,149 | 3,317 | -5.06% | -0.98% |
| Maasin | 2.33% | 912 | 789 | 15.59% | 2.80% |
| Maujao | 7.97% | 3,118 | 2,505 | 24.47% | 4.26% |
| Milagrosa | 5.41% | 2,117 | 1,952 | 8.45% | 1.56% |
| Nasukob | 11.30% | 4,419 | 3,268 | 35.22% | 5.91% |
| Poblacion | 9.29% | 3,634 | 3,376 | 7.64% | 1.41% |
| San Francisco | 1.99% | 778 | 903 | -13.84% | -2.80% |
| San Isidro | 1.44% | 563 | 518 | 8.69% | 1.60% |
| San Juan | 8.83% | 3,455 | 2,650 | 30.38% | 5.18% |
| San Roque | 15.46% | 6,044 | 4,436 | 36.25% | 6.07% |
| Bulalacao Total | 39,107 | 33,754 | 15.86% | 2.84% | |
Economy
According to the Bureau of Local Government Finance, the annual regular revenue of Bulalacao for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱114,743,679.73.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 63,599,199.41 | – |
| 2010 | 66,669,665.69 | 4.83% |
| 2011 | 73,134,820.11 | 9.70% |
| 2012 | 69,943,158.74 | -4.36% |
| 2013 | 79,886,785.19 | 14.22% |
| 2014 | 90,362,463.78 | 13.11% |
| 2015 | 103,743,686.84 | 14.81% |
| 2016 | 114,743,679.73 | 10.60% |
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Demographics
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bulalacao is 5 to 9, with 5,335 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 243 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) |
|---|---|
| Under 1 | 938 |
| 1 to 4 | 4,480 |
| 5 to 9 | 5,335 |
| 10 to 14 | 4,829 |
| 15 to 19 | 4,314 |
| 20 to 24 | 3,489 |
| 25 to 29 | 2,800 |
| 30 to 34 | 2,413 |
| 35 to 39 | 2,192 |
| 40 to 44 | 2,022 |
| 45 to 49 | 1,753 |
| 50 to 54 | 1,344 |
| 55 to 59 | 1,061 |
| 60 to 64 | 765 |
| 65 to 69 | 519 |
| 70 to 74 | 362 |
| 75 to 79 | 243 |
| 80 and over | 248 |
| Total | 39,107 |
Historical population
The population of Bulalacao grew from 5,414 in 1960 to 39,107 in 2015, an increase of 33,693 people. The latest census figures in 2015 denote a positive growth rate of 2.84%, or an increase of 5,353 people, from the previous population of 33,754 in 2010.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5,414 | – | |
| 10,857 | 7.04% | |
| 14,038 | 5.29% | |
| 16,926 | 3.81% | |
| 21,316 | 2.33% | |
| 24,047 | 2.28% | |
| 27,698 | 3.08% | |
| 30,188 | 1.19% | |
| 33,754 | 4.15% | |
| 39,107 | 2.84% |
Location
The municipal center of Bulalacao is situated at approximately 12° 20' North, 121° 21' East, in the island of Mindoro. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.8 meters or 51.8 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Bulalacao are Calapan, Batangas City, Roxas City, Lipa, Lucena, and Tayabas. The nearest municipalities are Magsaysay, Mansalay, San Jose, Roxas, Rizal, and Caluya. Its distance from the national capital is 253.68 kilometers (157.63 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Magsaysay, Occidental Mindoro, 21.79 kilometers (13.54 miles) to the West (S85°W)
- Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro, 23.85 kilometers (14.82 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N25°E)
- San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, 30.31 kilometers (18.84 miles) to the West (N84°W)
- Roxas, Oriental Mindoro, 34.79 kilometers (21.62 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N33°E)
- Rizal, Occidental Mindoro, 43.83 kilometers (27.24 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N70°W)
- Caluya, Antique, 48.82 kilometers (30.33 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S27°E)
Nearest cities
- Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, 121.00 kilometers (75.19 miles) to the North (N8°W)
- Batangas City, Batangas, 161.29 kilometers (100.22 miles) to the North (N11°W)
- Roxas City, Capiz, 173.48 kilometers (107.80 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S62°E)
- Lipa, Batangas, 179.83 kilometers (111.74 miles) to the North (N6°W)
- Lucena, 180.44 kilometers (112.12 miles) to the North (N9°E)
- Tayabas, Quezon, 190.09 kilometers (118.12 miles) to the North (N8°E)
Distance from Manila: 253.68 kilometers (157.63 miles) to the North (N9°W)
National rankings
- Population (2015): 39,107, ranked 658 out of 1,634
- Land area (2007): 124.27 square kilometers, ranked 272 out of 1,634
- Population density (2015): 122 inhabitants per square kilometer, ranked 1,203 out of 1,634
- Annual population growth rate (2010 to 2015): 2.84%, ranked 1,391 out of 1,634
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages) and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.